UKRI: CIO Group Salary: £70,752 Band: UKRI Band G Contract Type: Open ended Hours: Full-time (Flexible working patterns available) Location: Swindon - Hybrid working available Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 About the role Provide leadership of the Digital Workplace function within the Cloud andamp; Technology Platforms team, ensuring the delivery of secure, modern, and user-focused collaboration and productivity solutions throughout the business. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic change in the ways UKRI staff operate, communicate, and collaborate, guaranteeing that all initiatives are closely aligned with organisational objectives and the overarching Group CIO strategy We are evolving the operational model within Cloud andamp; Technology Platforms to concentrate more on activities that set the business apart, collaborating with partners where it makes sense to delegate transactional tasks. Our priority is to enhance operational efficiency and position ourselves as a centre of excellence for technology delivery Your responsibilities: Leadership andamp; professional development of Digital Workplace function Own and deliver the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligned with UKRI''s strategic objectives and CIO priorities. Champion adoption of modern workplace technologies including End User Device services, Microsoft 365, Teams and emerging collaboration platforms Represent Digital Workplace at internal and external forums Management of a team of 20 staff acr